Starring Vijay and Vanitha Vijayakumar in her debut, the film revolves around an orthodox Brahmin girl falling in love with a Muslim boy, Rahim, but their families do not accept it.
Consumed by jealousy and unable to accept his choice, she confided in her older brother, Jamal, seeking his help to secure Rahim's love for herself.
The pain of losing the man she had loved all her life, coupled with the betrayal she felt from her brother's involvement in the scheme, pushed her fragile mind to the edge of sanity.
The encounter with danger and the subsequent rescue left Rahim and Chandralekha with a renewed appreciation for life and the strength of their bond.
In a fit of rage and madness, Jamal confronted Rahim and Chandralekha at the railway station, where they had sought refuge, and tragically ended their lives.
In the final moments of her life, Chandralekha made a heartfelt wish that her and Rahim's bodies be buried together a testament to their eternal love and the bond they shared.
It served as a stark reminder of the consequences of intolerance, the power of love, and the importance of understanding and acceptance across cultural and religious divides.
The memory of Chandralekha and Rahim's love story will forever be etched in the village's collective consciousness, inspiring future generations to strive for a more inclusive and compassionate world.
[5] D. S. Ramanujam of The Hindu wrote that the director "banks mostly on Vijay [...] to produce the results with his youthful looks and fighting abilities," although Vanitha "does not put sufficient efforts in to acting the role of a heroine".